Title:  Production Operative

We are currently recruiting for a Production (Filling) Operative to join our Minsterley site, to operate and run designated lines, achieve daily operations targets and maintain GMP standards. 

Contract - Permanent / Full Time

Location – Minsterley - SY5 0BN (Shrewsbury)

Shift Pattern – 4 on 4 off 12 hour shifts, days and nights 6-6 

Salary-  £31,079.00 per annum

The ideal candidate will have experience managing production lines, problem solving, fault findings within a food manufacturing environment and have a high level of attention to detail.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Supports to deliver the daily production plan for the line during shift worked 
• Operates plant/equipment, carrying out routine basic maintenance 
• Understands and works to achieve/exceed daily KPI targets 
• Ensures availability of materials and packaging 
• Works with Key Operators to carry out start up procedures, ensuring good manufacturing, housekeeping, hygiene, and health and safety standards throughout production 
• Ensures an effective hand over between shifts, remaining on line until relief takes over 
• Monitors product quality, highlighting non conformance and taking appropriate corrective action 
• Ensures SIC and Quality information is accurate, complete and timely 
• Completes all documentation, ensuring up to date and available 
• Trains operators, ensuring competence to perform allocated jobs 
• Leads by example encouraging appropriate behavioural standards in support of Company values and culture 
• Comply with food safety requirements, effectively control CCPs and adhere to site quality procedures 
• Maintaining Line/Area GMP standards looking to constantly improve 
• Take reasonable care for the health, safety and welfare of themselves and others that may be affected by their acts or omissions 
• To carry out any other duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed 
• Actively promote and comply with all Company Policies, Procedures and Values

Key skills & experience 

• Problem identification and communication in a timely manor 
• Working on high speed / High volume machines and plant 
• Prioritisation of daily tasks 
• Previous machine experience from within a fast moving production environment is desirable 
• Teamwork & Collaboration 
• Right First Time ( produces product to the required standard minimizing finished goods waste ) 
• Controlling material losses 
• Adherence to Standards (GMP) 
• H&S Statistics (e.g. Accidents and Near Misses) 
• A good listener/communicator 
• Able to demonstrate initiative and prioritisation skills 

Benefits 

• Competitive salary
• Up to 5% bonus paid yearly
• 45 min paid break
• Health care cash plan
• 2x life assurance
• 282 hours of holiday
• Enhanced overtime rates